Between Town Council work sessions on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, the Finance Department found some savings, which the Council took advantage of by increasing funding for two organizations in the Community Support category: Block Island Health Services, which operates the Medical Center, and the BI Volunteer Fire Department.
At the Monday, March 29 meeting, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford read from a memo by Finance Director Amy Land updating previous figures. The Block Island Chamber of Commerce joined the School, BI Health Services, and the Fire Department on the call in hopes of receiving additional funding.
“Health insurance premiums are still being finalized and will be available the second week in April,” said Crawford. “Based on updated guidance provided by the town’s carrier, any health and dental cost increases for 2022 have been eliminated, resulting in savings of $27,386 from the initial budget.”
Referring to discussions at the councilors’ March 24 work session, Crawford continued: “I know you folks had talked extensively about community service, and it looks like you do have $27,386 that you can reallocate to community service.”
“I know you folks had talked extensively about community service, and it looks like you do have $27,386
